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3 weeks post op.

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johnny17592
johnny17592

21Days on and i have good feelig on the inside of my knee but the outside (left side )is still very numb can anyone tell me if this is normal.

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  • nuala16574
    nuala16574 johnny17592

    Posted

    Is very normal Johnny I'm 5 months out and queried this yesterday at my followup. Surgeon said it can take 2 years or more for feeling to come back as he cut through nerves and ligaments. Good luck with your recovery. 😊

  • Cookiefl2003
    Cookiefl2003 johnny17592

    Posted

    Hi Johnny I'm 5 months left and 3 months right and I have the same problem. I'm going to see my surgeon tomorrow so I can let u know..gl with your recovery

  • leah1969
    leah1969 johnny17592

    Posted

    Johnny, I'm 2 yrs. post op and I had a TKR , Right knee. the inside feels normal to touch but the outside still feels numb, and I can't get down on my knees anymore, if I do I have to put all my weight on the old knee. I hope this helps

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 johnny17592

    Posted

    Hi Johnny!

    I am 15 months and 11 months post op with my left and right TKRs and JUST NOW getting the feeling back on the outside of my knees!

    I know it feels very weird to have the numb sensation! Everyone is different, but I'm guessing that if my numbness FINALLY is going away after this long, YOURS will, too...eventually!😊

    I don't think any of us really realizes how extensive a surgery a TKR is until we are in it and healing from it! Some things heal really fast. I was shocked that they could take my staples out of my VERY LONG INCISION after just two weeks and my skin actually STAYED CLOSED! It did, and I was AMAZED. Apparently other body parts require LOTS more time.

    You will be fine.

    Be patient with yourself.

    Sending prayers of strength and calm and patience to you today!💟

    • leah1969
      leah1969 cheryl90571

      Posted

      I had my TKR in Jan. 2014 and I didn't have stiches or staples, they just Glued it shut, I was afraid everytime I bent my knee that it would pop open... it never did, and I have a thin light colored scar.

    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 cheryl90571

      Posted

      Thanks Cheryl yes i thought the same about the stitches mine is almost healed and yes it a very tough recovery but im sure we can all make it and hopefully a better quality of life .
    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 leah1969

      Posted

      Skin is so amazing! Our son's inguinal hernia operation when he was three months old had an incision closed with glue! It stayed closed, and there was no scar either! 😊

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 johnny17592

      Posted

      A better quality of life sure is important!

      Getting two good knees again is an amazing GIFT!

      HAPPY HEALING!😊

  • joyfull1
    joyfull1 johnny17592

    Posted

    At 3 months post op, I'm also still numb on outer knee.  I'm told it may always be this way.  It has something to do with the knee block they gave me for surgery.  This new knee is so much better than the old knee, I havd no complaints.  It's just a new normal!

    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 joyfull1

      Posted

      Thanks Joyfull thats interesting to know just seemed odd the inside is fine .
    • nuala16574
      nuala16574 joyfull1

      Posted

      I'm 5 months post op and had follow up with surgeon yesterday. I asked him about this numbness on the outside of my knee. He said it will take 2 years or so for feeling to come back because he cut through nerves and ligaments during surgery. He's top ortho surgeon here in Ireland and trust what he said. 😊

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